589: "Crimea"
Interesting Things with JC #589: "Crimea" - Discover the cultural and historical significance of Crimea, from ancient Greek origins to the Tatar population. A fascinating region with a complex past and present. Crimea is a peninsula in the Black Sea with a complex history and cultural significance. It was part of various empires throughout history, including the Greeks, Romans, and Ottoman Turks. In the 20th century, it was part of the Soviet Union and later became an autonomous republic of Ukraine. In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea, which remains a point of controversy and tension.